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Campus Caravan, Vol. XXVIII, No. 24

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Summer School Will Open In June
Mr. John Blumberg, chairman of the journai-ism department, hands the Campus Caravan cup to Anthony Gikas, captain of the upperclass team. The match was played against the lowerclass men this year instead of AUC vs Linsoln. The score was 42—33.
Sophomores Hand Petition 'Against English Exam
The sophomore class committee presented a petition signed by 62 studenis to Dean Howard on Wednesday complaining ol the English Orammar examination to be given them In the near future.
The reasons given were that their abiUty in the English language had already been tested In the comprehension, or proficiency examination.
They also said that this exam will hold them responsible lor material they have not been Instructed in, neither In the freshman nor the sophomore classes.
They added that they were not warned long enough beforehand, to prepare themselves.
As a final suggestion they said that if this examination must be given, then Its uature should be changed from grammar to composition, to comply with the courses they have taken in English, 203, 204.
COUNCIL MAY BE REPRESENTED DISCIPLINE COMMIHEE
CABAVAK AT KEETINQS
u. The Council welcomes a Campus Caravan reporter in all their meetings », Selim added. « The Council never objected to having a Caravan reporter attend its meetings »
« Dean toward will strongly recommend to the administrative committee the representation ol the Student Council in the discipline committee », Selim Zabana, president ol the' Student Council told a Caravan reporter.
This matter was suggested by the council members in their last meeting and was discussed with Dr Howard last week.
« Dr Howard was pleased to see the ever-growing interest ol the Council in student affairs, and said that he will raise the question to the administration committee in its iirst meeting v, added Sel'm .
COUHCIL BOOM
The Student Council also requested from Dr Howard a special room where they would hold their meetings.
The preparations are being made for the next scholastic year.
TIJANI CUP
The Student Council set May 12, as the deadline lor accepting any club letters relating to their activities. The Tijanl Cup will be offered to the most active club during the year in the assembly period on Wednesday, May 20.
The Student Council will hold a meeting to decide upon the^ winner before the above date. Campus Caravan will be represented to judge the contest.
COEDS OUIDE OBO'UP
The Student Council received a letter from a group of coeds requesting the establ'shment ol a a guide group at AUC. The Council will consider the matter
Dean Worth Howard welcomes Lt. Coi. Gamal Abdel Nasser and the army guests in Ewart Memorial Hall. The guests were invited to see the Arabic play, « If Youth ICnew ? ». Other officers present were: Major Salah Salem, Major Abdel Hakim Amer and Wing Commander Abdel L a t i f Baghdadi.
Finance Committee Approves Increased fees For 1953-54
The Finance committee ol the Administrative council has decided to adopt the suggestion made by Dean Howard to raise tuition lees next October, according to a release from Dr C. Worth Howard, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and sciences.
Pre-freshman lees will be raised to L.E. 16 a semester, L.E. 8.600 a quarter. Freshman L.E. 17 a semester, L.E. 9.600 a quarter. So-
phomore L.E. 20 a semester, L.E. 11 a quarter. Junior and senior L.E. 24 a semester, L.E. 13 a quarter.
« This system », said Dr Howard, « will minimise our bookeeping and reduce the work ensuing. »
« It Is the privilege of every student to take advantage ol the reduction offered in the payment for a full semester at a time », added Dean Howard.
Limited Program To Be Given
Summer school will open this June on an experimental basis, according to Mr Herbert Vandersall, chairman ol the curriculum committee.
Courses taught will be social science. Orientation and chemistry for freshman. Political science, English, and shorthand will be given to the upper classes.
The Summer school depends upon how many students register lor the courses. There must be eight signed-up before any course will be given.
Fees will be established later and will be as low as possible. If the program works, it will be expanded next summer and from then on until it is a regular program.
Other recommendations ol the Committee are:
(1) The photography course lor seniors will be increased to two semesters. During the first semester, photography will be given in place of SS409-Current Economic events. In the second semester students will be given the choice of continuing photography or taking SS410-Current Economic events.
(2) The sophomore journalism students will take American literature instead ol Short story. As it comes second semester, they will take Science in the Modern World during the first semester.
(3) It was also decided that prospective journalism students must register the first semester of their freshman year. They will take an Arabic exam and if tft6y Da,>!s it they will be given work in English language in its place. In case the students’ English is good there will be no need for him to take additionnal work In En-glUh.
BECBEATIOH COUBSES
(4) The Physical Education course is changed to <t Health and Be-creation ». it wiU probably include lectures and counselling upon the matters of hygiene and impro-
(Conlinued on page 5)
‘Sweet Matured’ Blumberg Elected Favorite Teacher
Gossett Is Runner-up
Caravan Scores 945 Points In Annual Press Contest
For the forth consecutive time the Campus Ckrsvan has been awarded First Place certificate in the annual contest sponsored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
The score this year was the highest it ever reached. It scored 946 ont of a possible total of 1000 points. Scores tor the past entries in the contest are:
1949 Second place 766 points
1960 First place 860 points
1961 First place 876 poinU
1982 First place 886 poinU
« With a handful of students
in a college ol 300 students, the Caravan does an exceptional task in rounding up the news, views and reviews of its students __ and college », the judges wrote in their comments.
« The Caravan is a unique news-p^nsr that achieves superior class under the most trying circumstances. The newspaper is a superior journalistic project and is an example ol the great good such a medium achieves in the field., ol better relations between nations. »
(Continued on page 5)
Mr John Blumberg’s being « sweet natured » and « democratic » contributed to his winning the title ol AUC’s Favorite Teacher lor the year 1963, with 99 votes.
The contest was held after Monday’s assembly in Oriental Hall and was sponsored by the Coeds club. For the first time, men took part in the election and a record 183 votes were cast.
Other reasons given for choosing Mr Blumberg were his « outstanding charming personality », his « sex appeal » and his being « a darling ».
Bunner-up, for the third consecutive year, was Mr Freeman CkMsett with 28 votes.
« The Eternal » was what one coed wrote about Mr Qossett as her reason for choosing him. Another wrote « To Freshman Oossett with all my wishes. »
Scoring 18 votes, Mr Paul Hanson came third in the contest. One voter chose Mr Hanson because he was a » Hen-son >.
Mr Solomon Braunstein with 10 votes came next. He was followed by Mr Paul Leonard with 8 votes. Mr Leonard received one vote because « his lull name is Paul Augustus Ulysses Leonard'. »
Mr JOHH BLUMBEBC
Hewcomer Bobert Lugton received 6 votes — all with no comment.
Hext came the teachers who received three, two or one vote: Dr Wedad Habib, ex-favorite teacher of 1962, Mr Krikor Selian, Dr Worth Howard, Mr Oeorge Card-ner, Mr Selim Salama, Mr Tom Simpson and Mr Bizk Oirgis. Mr Oirgis received one vote for knowing the right « psychological » moment to crack a joke.
SONIA COMMENTS
Sonia Simonian, president of the Coeds club, gave the following comments on the Favorite Teacher contest:
« This year it was a very pleasant surprise to see so much enthusiasm and sincere effort exerted during the campaign period ol the Favorite Teacher contest.
« In past.years, we usually had a bee-line of shy girls hastly scribbling X name on a piece of paper and running out. ThU year I must say that the campaign was accompanied by discretion and serious
(Continued on page 5)

Summer School Will Open In June
Mr. John Blumberg, chairman of the journai-ism department, hands the Campus Caravan cup to Anthony Gikas, captain of the upperclass team. The match was played against the lowerclass men this year instead of AUC vs Linsoln. The score was 42—33.
Sophomores Hand Petition 'Against English Exam
The sophomore class committee presented a petition signed by 62 studenis to Dean Howard on Wednesday complaining ol the English Orammar examination to be given them In the near future.
The reasons given were that their abiUty in the English language had already been tested In the comprehension, or proficiency examination.
They also said that this exam will hold them responsible lor material they have not been Instructed in, neither In the freshman nor the sophomore classes.
They added that they were not warned long enough beforehand, to prepare themselves.
As a final suggestion they said that if this examination must be given, then Its uature should be changed from grammar to composition, to comply with the courses they have taken in English, 203, 204.
COUNCIL MAY BE REPRESENTED DISCIPLINE COMMIHEE
CABAVAK AT KEETINQS
u. The Council welcomes a Campus Caravan reporter in all their meetings », Selim added. « The Council never objected to having a Caravan reporter attend its meetings »
« Dean toward will strongly recommend to the administrative committee the representation ol the Student Council in the discipline committee », Selim Zabana, president ol the' Student Council told a Caravan reporter.
This matter was suggested by the council members in their last meeting and was discussed with Dr Howard last week.
« Dr Howard was pleased to see the ever-growing interest ol the Council in student affairs, and said that he will raise the question to the administration committee in its iirst meeting v, added Sel'm .
COUHCIL BOOM
The Student Council also requested from Dr Howard a special room where they would hold their meetings.
The preparations are being made for the next scholastic year.
TIJANI CUP
The Student Council set May 12, as the deadline lor accepting any club letters relating to their activities. The Tijanl Cup will be offered to the most active club during the year in the assembly period on Wednesday, May 20.
The Student Council will hold a meeting to decide upon the^ winner before the above date. Campus Caravan will be represented to judge the contest.
COEDS OUIDE OBO'UP
The Student Council received a letter from a group of coeds requesting the establ'shment ol a a guide group at AUC. The Council will consider the matter
Dean Worth Howard welcomes Lt. Coi. Gamal Abdel Nasser and the army guests in Ewart Memorial Hall. The guests were invited to see the Arabic play, « If Youth ICnew ? ». Other officers present were: Major Salah Salem, Major Abdel Hakim Amer and Wing Commander Abdel L a t i f Baghdadi.
Finance Committee Approves Increased fees For 1953-54
The Finance committee ol the Administrative council has decided to adopt the suggestion made by Dean Howard to raise tuition lees next October, according to a release from Dr C. Worth Howard, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and sciences.
Pre-freshman lees will be raised to L.E. 16 a semester, L.E. 8.600 a quarter. Freshman L.E. 17 a semester, L.E. 9.600 a quarter. So-
phomore L.E. 20 a semester, L.E. 11 a quarter. Junior and senior L.E. 24 a semester, L.E. 13 a quarter.
« This system », said Dr Howard, « will minimise our bookeeping and reduce the work ensuing. »
« It Is the privilege of every student to take advantage ol the reduction offered in the payment for a full semester at a time », added Dean Howard.
Limited Program To Be Given
Summer school will open this June on an experimental basis, according to Mr Herbert Vandersall, chairman ol the curriculum committee.
Courses taught will be social science. Orientation and chemistry for freshman. Political science, English, and shorthand will be given to the upper classes.
The Summer school depends upon how many students register lor the courses. There must be eight signed-up before any course will be given.
Fees will be established later and will be as low as possible. If the program works, it will be expanded next summer and from then on until it is a regular program.
Other recommendations ol the Committee are:
(1) The photography course lor seniors will be increased to two semesters. During the first semester, photography will be given in place of SS409-Current Economic events. In the second semester students will be given the choice of continuing photography or taking SS410-Current Economic events.
(2) The sophomore journalism students will take American literature instead ol Short story. As it comes second semester, they will take Science in the Modern World during the first semester.
(3) It was also decided that prospective journalism students must register the first semester of their freshman year. They will take an Arabic exam and if tft6y Da,>!s it they will be given work in English language in its place. In case the students’ English is good there will be no need for him to take additionnal work In En-glUh.
BECBEATIOH COUBSES
(4) The Physical Education course is changed to .
Mr Solomon Braunstein with 10 votes came next. He was followed by Mr Paul Leonard with 8 votes. Mr Leonard received one vote because « his lull name is Paul Augustus Ulysses Leonard'. »
Mr JOHH BLUMBEBC
Hewcomer Bobert Lugton received 6 votes — all with no comment.
Hext came the teachers who received three, two or one vote: Dr Wedad Habib, ex-favorite teacher of 1962, Mr Krikor Selian, Dr Worth Howard, Mr Oeorge Card-ner, Mr Selim Salama, Mr Tom Simpson and Mr Bizk Oirgis. Mr Oirgis received one vote for knowing the right « psychological » moment to crack a joke.
SONIA COMMENTS
Sonia Simonian, president of the Coeds club, gave the following comments on the Favorite Teacher contest:
« This year it was a very pleasant surprise to see so much enthusiasm and sincere effort exerted during the campaign period ol the Favorite Teacher contest.
« In past.years, we usually had a bee-line of shy girls hastly scribbling X name on a piece of paper and running out. ThU year I must say that the campaign was accompanied by discretion and serious
(Continued on page 5)